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Joe G

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  1. My sentiments exactly. I can't thank you enough, Barak.
  2. Someone like Jim, who doesn't indulge, can simply stand outside the door of one of those places!
  3. Gotta get my zen on.
  4. Definitely. The last gig we did was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and I was very inspired by the surrounds.
  5. Mark - Just make sure he gets a cup of coffee, not a bowl. Have a happy one, my friend!
  6. Re: floating humbuckers, I've got a Hofner Jazzica Custom with one. It's different, that's for sure. There are some things I love about that guitar, but the amplified sound is tricky to deal with, for the reasons Herb mentioned. F-hole plugs solve the feedback problem pretty well. Dynamically, the notes really pop out at you at times, but I miss the smooth sustain. For my style and preferences, I most likely won't buy another jazz box w/a floating humbucker. On electric, I'm more of a semi-hollow body guy. That sounds weird. Sorry I don't have any input for Cliff on that very nice looking guitar. Hope it works out!
  7. I don't remember my comments, but I do remember a damn fine guitar tone! I'm starting to think all the Stromberg's are "blems". I was talking about these guitars with Fareed Haque, a Stromberg endorser (or is it endorsee?), and I thought his description was apt: they aren't meant to be a work of Art, just a good solid guitar that you won't be afraid to take out on a gig.
  8. Looks like May 25th is still up for grabs.
  9. Mel - still kicking it out!
  10. Very nice space, and a fine series!
  11. Thanks Chris! I'm looking forward to seeing some things I never thought I'd see. I'm also curious to see how our music will be received in another part of the world.
  12. Joe G

    Ursula Rucker

    At least someone appreciates all the time I waste on the computer! I totally missed this thread the first time around, but the statements you make in your opening post are perfectly in line with how I feel about Ursula (including what you said about the "new militancy" vibe) and the others you mention. Exciting, thought-provoking music! One tune from Ursula's latest that I think is just baaaad as hell is Rant (Hot In Here). You can go to her website (here) and hear a full length version (low quality), as well as reading the lyrics. Love the lyrics, love the delivery.
  13. Your "little joke" was quite lame.
  14. Yep. I know Jim's just kidding (I hope), but, jeez... The naturalness of how she expresses herself through movement in that first little bit is what I was referring to.
  15. There we go!
  16. About what?
  17. I wish all pop music made me feel this good. I could watch just the first 40 seconds or so over and over!
  18. There must be some mistake - that's the track listing for the Pat Metheny Group album by that name, which came out in the mid-90's on Geffen.
  19. Joe G

    ECM SMOOTH 'JAZZ'

    I also think there was a mis-reading of the original post.
  20. No talentless, soul-less hacks in the rock world!
  21. Last night we saw Luciana Souza in Kalamazoo. It was billed as a quintet featuring featuring Romero Lubambo (g), Edward Simon (p), Scott Colley (b), and Antonio Sanchez (d). We were crestfallen when it was announced that the entire rhythm section, with the exception of Edward Simon (there had been a duo concert there the night before), were stuck on a plane in NYC. So, Luciana and Edward took the stage with two local players and faculty members from WMU: Keith Hall on drums and Tom Knific on bass. Long story short, they did a fine job pulling it all together. Edward is a truly fine pianist, and Luciana is just... graceful, fluid, effortless, agile, in tune, warm, playful; and quite beautiful. I think her composing is great, and her interpretations of the music of others always hits the mark. Highly recommended if she shows up at a venue near you.
  22. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m00sswKKyTI
  23. Wish I knew - listening to it right now - kicks ass!
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